Rude Boy (1980) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1980, Rude Boy is a musique film directed by David Mingay, running about 133 minutes. “Grab the future... by its face!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rude Boy (1980) est un "rockumentaire", hybride entre fiction et documentaire musical, qui suit Ray Gange, un jeune fan un peu paumé travaillant dans un sex-shop qui devient roadie pour le groupe punk The Clash dans l’Angleterre de la fin des années 70. Il est surtout connu pour ses nombreuses séquences de concerts et de répétitions de The Clash, qui en font un document précieux sur le groupe et sur la scène punk de l’époque.
Who’s in it. Rude Boy stars Joe Strummer as Rhythm Guitarist, Topper Headon as Drummer, Jimmy Pursey as Himself and Ray Gange as Rude Boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rude Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Metrograph and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rude Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rude Boy tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book : Sur les routes du Sud and La Légende du pianiste sur l'océan.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Rude Boy (1980)?
- In États-Unis, Rude Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rude Boy worth watching?
- Rude Boy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy musique. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rude Boy?
- Rude Boy stars Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Jimmy Pursey, Ray Gange and Paul Simonon.
- When was Rude Boy released?
- Rude Boy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.
